Park System Master Plan Draft Available for Public Comment

Early in 2024, the City began work on a 15-year park system master plan. Now, after 16 months of research and community engagement, a final draft of the 2040 Park System Master Plan is available for the community to review.

Pollinator-Friendly Landscaping

This week wraps up Pollinator Awareness Month in Mendota Heights. Here are a few reminders about ways to make your lawn and landscape more pollinator-friendly!

Weekly Crime Report

The Mendota Heights Police Department provides a weekly list of incidents taking place in our community. View historical crime reports.

Mattress and Box Spring Collection

May 31; 9 a.m.-Noon
West St. Paul Public Works

For residents of Mendota Heights, drop off mattresses and box springs to be recycled by Second Change Recycling.

Mattresses and box springs, $10 each; crib mattresses, $5 each. Payment by cash or check only.

Building Materials Collection

June 7; 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
South St. Paul Public Works

Have extra materials from your latest building or remodeling project? Donate your new or gently used materials for reuse by our nonprofit partner, Better Futures Minnesota!

Picnic with Public Safety

June 9; 5-6:30 p.m.
City Hall

Play games, grab some complimentary food and chat with Mendota Heights firefighters and police officers. Free event, no registration required.

Tour de Rec

Tuesdays
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Join us for this free weekly activity throughout the summer, at locations throughout the City:

June 10 - Fishing at Rogers Lake Park

June 17 - Recycling Crafts at Garlough Elementary School

June 24 - Yard and Field Games at Wentworth Park

Music in the Park: Swingin' on a Star

Sponsored by the Mendota Heights Community Foundation

June 11; 6 p.m.
Market Square Park

Playing swing music of the 30s featuring Ellington, Basie, Fitzgerald and Gershwin: Swingin' on a Star Facebook

Join Mendota Heights Parks and Recreation on various Wednesday evenings this summer for Music in the Park at Market Square Park! Bands will feature family friendly music for everyone. Don't forget a lawn chair or blanket.

This performance is sponsored by the Mendota Heights Community Foundation.